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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bronchitis with Asthma

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bronchitis with Asthma

J45.901
J20.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute bronchitis with asthma includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Asthmatic Bronchitis
Bronchitis with Asthma Exacerbation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bronchitis with Asthma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bronchitis with Asthma

Use ICD-10 code J45.901 for unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.901
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Asthma exacerbation with acute bronchitis

Applicable To

  • • Asthma exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links asthma exacerbation to bronchitis.

Acute bronchitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J20.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute onset of cough and wheezing
  • • Negative CXR for pneumonia

Applicable To

  • • Acute bronchitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bronchitis is documented as acute.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J20.9

Acute bronchitis, unspecified

Use as secondary when bronchitis triggers asthma exacerbation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code acute bronchitis with asthma?

Code J45.901 for asthma with acute exacerbation and J20.9 for acute bronchitis. Ensure documentation links the exacerbation to bronchitis.

What is the ICD-10 code for asthma exacerbation due to bronchitis?

Use J45.901 for asthma with acute exacerbation and J20.9 for the bronchitis trigger.

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